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Biological and molecular characterization of potyviruses infecting sweet potato
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
A survey was conducted to identify the viruses that infect sweet potato in the major growing
areas in Kenya. Only Sweet potato feathery mottle virus (SPFMV), Sweet potato chlorotic stunt
virus (SPCSV), Sweet potato mild ...
Assessment of bean production constraints and seed quality and health of improved common bean seed
(University of Nairobi, 2002)
A Participatory Rural Appraisal was carried out in October 1999 in Gichera sub-location in
Runyenjes in Embu, Kenya The aim of the survey was to identify the major constraints faced by
bean farmers in this location. The ...
Combining ability and heterosis for tolerance to low soil phosphorous and nitrogen in common beans (phaseolus vulgaris L).
(University of Nairobi, 2002)
Common bean in Kenyans are predominantly grown by subsistence, resource-poor
farmers who use little or no soil amendment chemicals. Production is limited by
infertile soils with inherently low P and N, diseases, pests, ...
Effects of phosphate fertilizers and seed priming on root rot and bean fly damage on beans and lablab in Nandi South district
(2009)
Pulses are important for food and income earning for most households. However diseases and
pests such as root rot and bean fly, can be overcome using soil fertility amendments and seed
priming by enhancing the plant ...
Chemical evaluation of -bovine colostrum preserved by different methods in a hot climate.
(2002)
Colostrum of cows of the Sahiwal breed was preserved for I month at 28°C by 5 different methods viz, treatment with.
formaldehyde at levels of 0.1% and 0.05%; acidification with formic acid at levels of 0.5% and 0.1%; and ...
Impact of transaction costs on the marketing channels of dry grain pigeonpea in Makueni district, Kenya.
(2002)
This study aimed at identifying and analyzing the performance of the major marketing channels of dry grain pigeonpea in Kenya. Makueni District was used as a case study. As such, the various marketing intermediaries in ...
Effect of abrupt changes in quality of basal diet and Amounts of concentrate on the rumen fermentation Characteristics in friesian steers
(2003)
Six rumen-fistulated Friesian steers (Liveweight = 385 ± 76 kg) were used to
determine the effect of abrupt dietary changes and graded levels of concentrate
supplement on rumen pH, ammonia nitrogen, volatile fatty acid ...
Economic evaluation of marketing channels and the impact of transaction costs: a case study of green pigeon pea marketing in Makueni district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
The agricultural sector dominates the economies of most countries in Sub-Saharan
Africa by providing food, employment, income and foreign exchange. The
liberalization of domestic markets and globalization have provided ...
The effect of daily versus weekly iron supplementation in the control and prevention of iron Deficiency anemia in lactating mothers: a case study Of urban slums in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
(university of nairobi,, 2002)
This study was designed to take a sequential step, comprising a cross sectional study
with a longitudinal observation, to demonstrate the biological effectiveness and social
feasibility of weekly versus daily iron ...
Pasteurella Multocida in indigenous chickens and ducks in Kenya:- A study of carrier status,susceptibility,molecular diagnosis and pathogenesis.
(University of Nairobi,, 2004-06)
Scavenging indigenous bird constitute over 70 % of poultry in Kenya and
contributing 71% of the total egg and poultry meat produced in the country.
Pasteurella multocida causes fowl cholera, a disease of economic importance ...